Head of the School of Modern Languages and Professor of French
University of Leicester
Ref
AHL00071
Department
School of Modern Languages
Contract Type
Full Time Open Ended
Job Purpose
French Studies is part of a vibrant School of Modern Languages, recently placed 5th in the Guardian Good University Guide. As a new Chair of French you will also serve as Head of School for a period of at least three years.
We are seeking candidates whose interests extend and complement current specialist areas of postcolonialism, literature and geography, life-writing, theatre and gender. The Chair should be able to provide leadership both in term of curriculum provision and in terms of research.
To find out more about the role, key selection criteria and how to apply, please contact Ben Tucker or Kerry Shepherd, Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Ltd, 40 Argyll Street, London W1F 7EB.
Email: leicester@heidrick.com
Telephone +44 (0)20 7075 4079
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4 November 2010